When you have a busy schedule, it's hard enough to focus in on your work without worrying about distractions. For those large chunks of time when you're working on a specific project, creativity web site 99u suggests you include a set of rules on your schedule to keep yourself on track.

When you're working on creative projects, or even personal side projects, it's really easy to drift off and do other things. So, instead of simply blocking out a chunk of time to work, 99u suggests you include rules too:

The rules should describe what is NOT allowed during creative work. For example, I have a strict ban on email during creative blocks.

It's a pretty simple idea, but it works well because it doesn't force you to use your willpower all day long, just for smaller blocks of time. Head over to 99u for a few more ideas to getting those creative projects scheduled in and finished up.